Mild Mint PPU11-12 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #C9D1C3, estimated LRV 62 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Granite from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #C9D1C3 · PPU11-12
Mild Mint
62%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Mild Mint Technical Profile
HEX Code#C9D1C3
RGB201, 209, 195
Estimated LRV62.0
UndertoneCool (Green)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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Compare alternatives to Mild Mint
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Granite
Dunn-Edwards
#C8D1C4
Close digital match
Mellow Spring
Valspar
#CBD3C4
Close digital match
Castaway
PPG
#CDD4C6
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Silvery Green
Dutch Boy
#C5CFC2
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Marble Green
Vista Paint
#CBD4C8
Close digital match
Marble Green
Hirshfield's
#CBD4C8
Close digital match
Hollingsworth Green
Benjamin Moore
#CDD5C5
Close digital match
Frostwork
Sherwin-Williams
#CBD0C2
Close digital match
Leaf .03
Colorhouse
#C9CDBF
Close digital match
Teresa's Green
Farrow & Ball
#C0CDC2
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#BEC5B6
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Colors That Work With Mild Mint
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mild Mint
#C9D1C3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD88
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mild Mint
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mild Mint Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Mild Mint — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mild Mint have?
Mild Mint by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Mild Mint from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mild Mint are Granite by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Mellow Spring by Valspar (a close digital match), Castaway by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Mild Mint's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Mild Mint?
Mild Mint has a estimated lightness value of 62.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Why Mild Mint's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.